Fragment of a glass cup

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This fragment of a painted glass cup was found at the native hillfort settlement of Traprain Law in East Lothian. It is a quality Roman object, one of a number found there, acquired by gift or trade sometime between 80 and 200 AD.

Fragment of painted glass from a gladiator cup, from Traprain Law

The large, defended hillfort at Traprain Law was an important site in Iron Age Scotland. A large number of Roman and native objects have been found from there, showing that the native population prospered in its contacts with the Romans.

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• Online ID: 000-100-039-462-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GV 41
• Date: Between 80 and 200 AD
  
• Material: Glass, blue and red; small; triangular; painted
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• What: Cup / glass / fragment
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  
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